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Doctors Said His Daughter Would Never Walk. One Early Return Home Changed Everything
Maria lay flat on her back on the rug, arms extended toward the ceiling.
Lily’s body was stretched outward like an airplane, her pink dress fluttering, her arms spread wide. Her face glowed with delight so pure it nearly took Daniel’s breath away.
“What are you doing?” he shouted.
Maria startled but reacted instantly, steadying Lily and lowering her gently to the floor. Lily laughed, completely unafraid.
“I’m sorry,” Maria said quickly. “She asked me to—”
“You could have hurt her,” Daniel snapped, his heart racing. “She’s not supposed to—she can’t—”
“She can,” Maria said quietly.
